Business Analytics Online Program

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Strome College of Business
  • Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences

Degree completion

  • For students with some college credits
  • Complete at least 30 credits online from ODU
OR

Full degree

  • A start-to-finish curriculum for students to earn a degree online from ODU
  • 120 credit hours
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Why ODU for Business Analytics?

Modern businesses need to analyze large volumes of data to understand what is going on and how to respond so they can remain competitive. Our unique business analytics major combines expertise in a functional area of business with advanced data and quantitative analytics skills.

Our business data analytics courses will introduce you to data platforms like Tableau, Excel, SAS, SPSS, and R programming. You also will learn how to develop decision models and provide data in ways that others can understand and use. With these skills, you can:

  • Describe the current state of specific processes or issues in an organization
  • Predict with certain confidence levels what may happen in the future
  • Recommend courses of action to improve an organization's efficiency and competitive position

With a broad range of business courses to choose from, this bachelor's program has the flexibility to match your career goals.

You can also choose a major in Business Analytics and Intelligence, where you will focus on the software and information technology concepts used to access useful data and generate information to support decision making. Or you can combine business analytics courses with courses from other functional areas of business to help you apply business analytics skills in a particular area, such as accounting, economics, finance, information technology, management, or marketing. 

When you graduate, you will earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Analytics.

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  • Ranked #9

    Most Affordable Business Analytics Bachelor's Degree Online, 2022
    - GetEducated.com

  • Required Courses

    To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program requires 120 total credit hours.

    Your exact course of study will depend on your major and whether you have any credits to transfer. 

    Military Transfer Pathway

    ODU has signed military pathway agreements for both majors this program. These agreements may grant academic credit to U.S. military service members and veterans for their experience and training.

  • Online Learning Environment

    Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Cost & Aid

  • Calculating Cost

    In-state Virginia Residents
    $408 per credit hour*
    Out-of-State Students
    $439 per credit hour

    Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

    These tuition rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change. 
    * In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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  • Scholarship & Aid

    Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

    At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 
    Learn more about our scholarships.

Careers

  • Careers in Business Administration

    With ODU's business analytics and intelligence major, you will be prepared to use data software and analytical skills to:

    • Connect data sources, clean raw data, and maintain databases
    • Analyze data for past trends and patterns to explain past performance
    • Apply predictive analytics to foresee changes that will affect business operations
    • Apply prescriptive analytics to clearly and concisely communicate fact-based recommendations to management for enhancing an organization's competitiveness
    • Simplify complex problems into intelligent reports and data visualizations
  • Exploring Your Future

    As a business analytics professional, you might join a dedicated analytics team or work as a specialist in a particular business area. In either case, your job duties may include:

    • Collaborating with leadership to identify business problems or opportunities that can be investigated through data
    • Offering data-driven advice through reports and presentations for non-technical audiences
    • Creating dashboards to help stakeholders monitor resources and results
    • Coordinating with business areas to improve the quality of data they collect
    • Recommending new or better ways to harness data to support specific needs

Meet Your Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.

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  • How to Apply

    This program is available completely online, which means you can apply to ODU as a freshman.

    Already have college credits? Before you apply, our enrollment team can provide a free transfer evaluation to see how your credits will transfer to ODU.

    For this program, you'll need to be accepted to ODU as a degree-seeking student. Additionally, you will need to apply to the BSBA program in the Strome College of Business.

  • Get Guaranteed Admission to ODU

    ODU has partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. 

    Learn more about Guaranteed Admission to ODU.